![]() ![]() As for Davinci Resolve/Fusion, nothing has changed to much in regards to color space. If you have Houdini 19 and up, follow the guide here. So what is ACES? It’s an acronym for Academy Color Encoding System.Īll in all, ACES is a color space like sRGB and Rec709 EXCEPT where sRGB and Rec709 limit color ranges, ACES expands them allowing for far more control and a level playing field for all elements being used in your timeline.Īll in all, some incredibly talented developers in Hollywood developed an opensource color profile that helps bridge color gaps (for cameras, software renders etc.) while offering consistency and creative control.īefore you begin, please note that this installation process only applies to Houdini 18.5 and below. Learning about this changed my entire workflow for every shot. Really Quick Overview Of ACESĪCES is actually a pretty big deal for both VFX and just film in general. I am still pretty new to it as well but I would love to share what I have learned. And if you don’t know what ACES is, don’t stress it. And let me first start out by saying that it involves the use of ACES to bridge color differences. While that wasn’t the most detailed answer I was looking for, it helped me figure out the essentials so that way I can now share the detailed explanation I wish I had with you. ![]() The answers received, albeit disappointing to me at the time, simply said, “your gamma is wrong and you should consider ACES in your workflow.” So I went to the SideFX forums and finally asked. The results were inconsistent and I grew increasingly frustrated. I read a forum post telling me to change some LUTs inside of resolve and others telling me to adjust gamma. ![]() I will admit, this issue perplexed me for a few months and I always tried something new with every animation. Well, if you are reading this article, you most likely have met the same fate I did when importing your rendered frames… WTF happened to the colors!? Quick Backstory And that meant bringing the rendered animation frames into my personal favorite editor, Davinci Resolve, adding some color and just rendering out a small video clip that I could easily share. ![]() When I first started rendering in Houdini, I was so excited to have a finished product that I would just want to share it with the world. ![]()
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